Faculty of Business Administration
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July 31, 2013
Euraxess Science Slam competition
Euraxess Science Slam, sponsored by the European Commission, is looking for North American contestants to compete in Washington, DC, and then win a free trip to Europe for the finals. -
July 29, 2013
SFU Scholarship Writing Workshops
The Office of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Fellows will be presenting two scholarship writing workshops this August for SFU graduate students who would like to apply to the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (for PhD students) or the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (or any other postdoctoral fellowship). -
July 23, 2013
NVivo 10: Research Analysis Software available through SFU Library
SFU Library currently has a three-year site license for NVivo Software. NVivo is a research analysis tool for qualitative information, used for coding data, creating visual models, running queries, and sharing reports. -
July 08, 2013
External Awards: Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship Program for International Fellows
The Suhttleworth Foundation is offering Fellowships to individuals with innovative ideas on social change, especially at the intersection of "openness, technology, knowledge and learning." The duration of the fellowship is 1 year, with the possibility of extension. Apply by November 1 or May 1 each year. -
July 05, 2013
External Award: Mitacs-Accelerate PhD Fellowships
The Mitacs-Accelerate PhD Fellowships provides three years of funding for PhD students in all academic disciplines, valued at $30,000 per year. Deadline to apply in September 19, 2013. International students are welcome to apply. -
June 27, 2013
External Awards: Sofja Kovalevskaja Award
The Sofja Kovalevskaja Award is providing up to eight grants, valued at 1.65 million EUR each.This international award is granted to young and exceptionally promising researchers to establish their own junior research groups at a research institution of their choice in Germany. If you are nearing the completion of your PhD, or you have completed your PhD within the last 6 years, you will want to apply for this award. Application deadline is July 31, 2013. -
June 21, 2013
External Grants: Vancouver Foundation
The Vancouver Foundation awards over $40 million each year to community organizations. -
June 21, 2013
GSS Professional Development Grant - Fall 2013
The Graduate Student Society (GSS) is now accepting applications from SFU grad students to its Professional Development Grants of up to $500 towards conference and research travel. Application deadline is August 1, 2013. -
June 20, 2013
External Awards: IDRC Research Awards for Research on Developing Countries
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is offering approximately 16 Research Awards tenable in 2014 to graduate students and recent Master's or PhD degree holders working on research focused on one or more developing countries. Award values range between $38,248 - $44,276 plus benefits. Apply by August 7, 2013. -
June 19, 2013
External Awards: Mitacs - New Open Accelerate Opportunities
Mitacs has just sent over a list of 18 new internships with 9 different companies, though Mitacs Accelerate. -
June 14, 2013
External Award: Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals Award of Merit
The Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals is seeking nominations for the Award of Merit. -
June 10, 2013
Yuan Echo Liao receives Dean's Convocation Medal
Dr. Yuan (Echo) Liao chose a timely and important topic for her PhD research question: As workplaces become increasingly multinational, how should cross-cultural performance appraisals be performed? -
June 09, 2013
Mehdi Saedi receives Dean's Convocation Medal
Q: What happens when Simon Fraser University hands over $11 million of its endowment funds to a team of graduate students to manage? -
June 03, 2013
External Awards: Minerva Awards
The Minerva Foundation for BC Women is now accepting applications for a number of awards for BC women who have demonstrated financial need and academic proficiency. Application deadlines range over the summer. -
May 10, 2013
External Awards: Rolex Awards for Enterprise
Rolex is accepting applications for the 2014 Awards for Enterprise, which are dedicated to young candidates aged between 18 and 30. The Rolex Awards support pioneering work in five areas: applied technology, cultural heritage, environment, exploration and discovery, and science and health. Apply by May 31, 2013. -
April 26, 2013
SFU Aboriginal Community Engagement Award
SFU Aboriginal graduate students can apply for the Aboriginal Community Engagement Award valued at $2,500 by May 17, 2013. -
April 26, 2013
External Grants: Vancouver Foundation Greenest City Fund
The Vancouver Foundation, in partnership with the City of Vancouver, has created the $2 million Greenest City Fund. -
April 19, 2013
External Awards: Minerva Foundation for BC Women, Nancy Harrison and Paul Buitenhuis Education Award
The Minerva Foundation for BC Women is now accepting applications for the Nancy Harrison and Paul Buitenhuis Education Award. The purpose of the award is to support eligible women who wish to advance their education at SFU. Preference will be given to single mothers. Apply by June 1, 2013. -
April 12, 2013
External Award: Government of Japan MEXT Research Student Scholarship
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Government of Japan is currently accepting applications for its 2014 Research Student Scholarship. -
April 11, 2013
External Awards: Australia Endeavour Research Awards
Undertake part of your postgraduate or postdoctoral research in Australia with support from the Australian government. -
April 10, 2013
TriCouncil Harmonization Project (CIHR / NSERC / SSHRC)
CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC have formed a Tri-Agency Harmonization Team to redesign the Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) Master’s and Doctoral programs. -
April 03, 2013
External Award: James Dyson Award
The James Dyson Award is an international design award that for the next generation of design engineers. It’s run by the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson’s charitable trust, as part of its mission to inspire young people about design engineering. It is valued at £30,000, plus two £10,000 awards for the runners up. Apply by August 1, 2013. -
March 31, 2013
External Awards: Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship
The Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship invites applications for the Chicago Ideas Week in October of each year, which provides exposure and support for "young socially-conscious leaders who have developed sustainable ventures addressing social needs." BHSI Fellows receive a $10,000 financial contribution for their venture. Apply by June 6, 2013. -
March 26, 2013
External Award: Grand Challenges Explorations Grant
Grand Challenges in Global Health is a family of grant programs focused on improving health in the developing world. Each grant is valued at $100,000, with the opportunity to receive a follow-up grant of up to $1 million. The deadline for proposals for Grand Challenges Explorations Round 11 is May 7, 2013. -
March 22, 2013
External Award: Malaysia International Scholarship
The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract top students to pursue post-graduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia. The Scholarship covers airfare, tuition, monthly allowance, health insurance, as well as other expenses. Application deadline is March 31, 2013. -
March 21, 2013
SFU Service Awards
Graduate students are eligible for a number of SFU Service Awards, including a number for achievements, strength in adversity and service to the SFU community. -
February 15, 2013
External Awards: The Cadieux-Léger Fellowship
DFAIT (Policy Research Division) is now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Cadieux-Léger Fellowship. -
February 14, 2013
Central TA, TM and Sessional Postings now available on Graduate Studies website
We're pleased to announce that the Graduate Studies website will be the host website for all of SFU's TA, TM and Sessional job postings. -
February 12, 2013
External Awards: International Development Research Centre Awards
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has just announced three award competitions for graduate students. -
February 07, 2013
External Award: OAS Fellowships Programs
The Organization of American States (OAS) offers scholarships for study or research at the Master’s or PhD level that lead to a degree at a university or educational institution in an OAS Member State, except within the nominating country. -
February 06, 2013
External Awards: Transportation Association of Canada
The Transportation Association of Canada is offering a number of graduate scholarships to those in transportation-related disciplines. -
January 17, 2013
External Awards: CAGS/UMI Distinguished Dissertation Awards
The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) has opened nominations for the Distinguished Dissertation Awards. -
January 08, 2013
SFU Graduate International Travel Award
We are pleased to announce that the Dean of Graduate Studies Office has approved funding for the 2012–13 Graduate International Research Travel Awards. -
January 07, 2013
Undergraduate Student Research Awards 2013-14
Applications are now open for the Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA). -
January 07, 2013
Graduate Student Surveys
SFU's graduate students were surveyed in 2011 to find out more about their experiences of their supervisors and in their programs. The reports on their feedback are now available. -
January 04, 2013
External Awards: Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship For Public Finance
The 2013 Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship, valued at $10,000, is available to a full-time graduate student who is pursuing an advanced degree preparing for a career in state or local government finance. Application deadline: Feb 23, 2013. -
December 13, 2012
External Awards: Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
Awards of $12,000 are available to women from developing countries who are currently studying in Canada or the US from the Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund. -
December 06, 2012
External Awards: Defence Engagement Program
The Department of National Defence is offering funding for Graduate students, Posdocs, and Aboriginal Scholars for research addressing issues in security and defence. Award values range from $15,000 to $40,000. Application Deadline is December 30, 2012. -
December 05, 2012
External Awards: Mackenzie King Scholarships
Graduates from Canadian universities are invited to apply to the Mackenzie King Scholarships. -
December 05, 2012
External Awards: Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada
The Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC) will award four Graduate Student Awards of Merit, valued at $2,500 each, to women graduate students in the western provinces in 2013. -
November 19, 2012
SFU Award: Canada-Asia Relations Paper
You are invited to submit your research paper on intercultural issues to The Paul Tai Yip Ng Memorial Award for 2012 Best Graduate Student Paper. -
November 09, 2012
External Award: Graduate Study in Transportation
The Canadian Transportation Research Forum (CTRF) is offering scholarships worth $4,000–$6,000 to Canadian graduate students in business administration, engineering, economics, geography, law, planning or related fields. The application deadline is January 31, 2013. -
November 08, 2012
External Awards: Tyee Fellowships
The Tyee is inviting applications for its Fellowships, valued at $5000 for a series of three or more articles, each running at least 1,000 words. -
November 06, 2012
External Awards: Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada Scholarship for Canadian Women
The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada Scholarship for Canadian Women is offering two scholarships valued at $2500 to Canadian female PhD students. Deadline for application is February 1, 2013. -
October 18, 2012
External Awards: Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
Awards of $12,000 are available to women from developing countries who are currently studying in Canada or the US from the Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund. Application deadline is January 9, 2013. -
October 18, 2012
European Commission Awards
There are a large number of awards for Master's and PhD students to support study in Europe via the European Commission's Erasmus Mundus program. -
September 07, 2012
SFU Private Awards: Apply by October 1
A small number of SFU private awards will be awarded for the Spring 2013 term. -
June 29, 2012
Immigration Update on Federal Skilled Worker Program: PhD Stream
International PhD students at SFU may be eligible to apply for permanent residence as Federal Skilled Workers. -
June 15, 2012
Ajit Khosla Receives PhD and Dean's Convocation Medal
A pioneer in the field, Dr. Ajit Khosla has developed novel micropatternable multifunctional nanocomposite materials for nano and micro systems applications. -
June 12, 2012
Karen Robson Receives MBA and Dean's Convocation Medal
Throughout her MBA, Ms. Robson maintained status on the MBA Honour Roll and graduated with an impressive 4.08 CPGA. -
June 04, 2012
Convocation Medal Winners 2012
Congratulations to this year’s Convocation Medal Winners! They will receive their awards at our Spring Convocation, June 12–15, 2012. -
November 02, 2011
New Path to Permanent Residency for International PhD Students
Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced today that Canada intends to accept up to 1000 international PhD students per year as Permanent Residents through the Federal Skilled Worker Program. -
October 26, 2011
A New Executive MBA in Aboriginal Business and Leadership
SFU’s Beedie School of Business has just announced a new Executive MBA in Aboriginal Business and Leadership. -
October 19, 2011
Mitacs Elevate internships
The Mitacs Elevate program provides two types of fellowships for postdoctoral fellows and PhD students about to complete their degrees. -
July 13, 2011
SFU MBAs head to Singapore
SFU’s Beedie School of Business reports that MBA graduate business students (L to R, above) Kathleen Williams, Peter Konefal, Eva Tidlund and Connie Chang were selected from a global field in the Graduate School Projects@Singapore competition. The team’s faculty adviser is David Hannah (right), Academic Director of the MBA program. -
June 14, 2011
Beedie School of Business convocation
Dr. Colin Campbell (PhD ‘11), robed in red, led the graduands for today’s SFU’s convocation ceremony for students from the Beedie School of Business. -
May 26, 2011
Convocation Medal Winners 2011
Congratulations to this year’s Convocation Medal Winners who will receive their awards at our Spring Convocation, June 14–17, 2011. -
May 19, 2011
External Award: Malaysia International Scholarship
The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract top students to pursue post-graduate and post-doctoral studies at twenty public and four private universities in Malaysia. -
April 21, 2011
SFU launches new Americas MBA for Executives
SFU’s Beedie School of Business has partnered with three other North and South American universities to create the Americas MBA for Executives. This part-time 2-year program will begin in fall 2011. Classes take place on Fridays and Saturdays in downtown Vancouver as students are expected to be working full-time. In the second year, students will have residencies throughout the partner institutions -
January 06, 2011
Creative Consumers or Hackers?
SFU Business PhD candidate Colin Campbell, SFU business professors Leyland F. Pitt and Ian McCarthy, and Bentley University marketing professor Pierre R. Berthon received the best paper award on the Strategic Marketing track at the Australia and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference held in New Zealand earlier this month. -
December 09, 2010
Canada’s Most Powerful Women
Three SFU Business alumni were named in the 2010 Women’s Executive Network’s Top 100 Canada’s Most Powerful Women, which lists the top achievers and leaders in our nation’s private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. -
August 02, 2013
Dean of Graduate Studies Awards for Excellence
Congratulations to this year’s Convocation Medal Winners! They will receive their awards at our Spring Convocation, June 11–14, 2013.